Oxford University exams disrupted by anti-Israel protestors
Jewish, Israeli and Zionist students are likely to suffer particular detriment where exams are disrupted by anti-Israel protestors, so should be allowed more generous marking, according to UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). UKLFI has written to Professor Irene Tracey, Vice Chancellor of the University of Oxford, regarding the disruption
UEFA Regulations ignored at Women’s Champions League Football Match in Turin
A multitude of regulations were ignored at the UEFA Women’s Champions League Final, when a Palestinian flag was held aloft during the opening ceremony, accusing Israel of genocide. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to Theodore Theodoridis, General Secretary of UEFA regarding this political demonstration at the Barcelona v
Hertfordshire University’s UCU branch postpones threat to oppose Maccabi Youth Games
The University of Hertfordshire branch of the university lecturers’ union, UCU, has stepped back from attempting to cancel the European Maccabi Youth Games, due to take place at the University between 30 July and 6 August. The UCU branch has postponed a meeting tomorrow (5 June) when there would be
Call for Irish Basketball team to be disciplined after disrespecting Israeli team
Ireland’s basketball team breached multiple rules when they refused to shake hands with their Israeli opponents, or stand during the Israeli National Anthem. UKLFI has written to Andreas Zagklis, Secretary General of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), pointing out the many regulations that were breached by Ireland, and calling for
Calls for dismissal of Football Association’s Inclusion chief over discrimination claims
The Football Association’s decision not to light up Wembley Stadium in the colours of the Israeli flag appears to be discriminatory and in breach of the Equality Act 2010, according to UKLFI. UKLFI wrote to the Football Association on Friday 13 October, hours before the match against Australia that was
World Masters Athletics reviews complaint about Lebanese athlete’s withdrawal from race to avoid competing against Israeli
The legal department of World Masters Athletics (WMA) is reviewing a complaint by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) regarding the conduct of a Lebanese athlete at a recent World Athletics Masters Indoor Championships. Mr Mazen Chreim withdrew from the semi-finals of the 200m competition in Toruń, Poland, because he was
Urgent appeal to IOC to allow Israeli team to play in South African tournament
With only three days to go before an international rugby tournament in South Africa, UKLFI has asked the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to intervene urgently, to ensure that an Israeli team can participate. On 3 February 2023 the South Africa Rugby Union (“SA Rugby”) withdrew an invitation to the Tel
British Diplomats reported for wearing T shirts that erased Israel
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has reported British diplomats in Jerusalem for breaches of the Diplomatic Service Code to the Consular Directorate of UK’s Foreign Office (FCDO). The diplomats took part in the Palestine Marathon wearing T Shirts featuring a map of “Palestine” extending from the Jordan river to the
BBC Side-Steps Complaint about Lineker extolling Hamas terrorist
The BBC has side-stepped a complaint by UKLFI Chief Executive, Jonathan Turner, about Gary Lineker failing to correct misleading information in a Tweet extolling a terrorist. This contrasts with the BBC’s recent action in forcing Lineker to step aside from his role as a TV sports pundit for his Tweet
Israeli Rugby Coach Reports SARU’s Executive Council for Disciplinary Offences in Boycotting Tel Aviv Heat Rugby Team
An Israeli rugby coach has submitted a formal notification of offences to the South African Rugby Union (SARU) following the exclusion of the Tel Aviv Heat rugby team from the Mzansi Challenge competition in South Africa next month. The notification was made by Joshua Schewitz, Head Coach at Rishon LeZion